Subdivisions by Rush is played in the key of B at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1980s. It uses 2 chords — B E — arranged in the I-IV progression.

About the I-IV progression

The I-IV two-chord vamp alternates between tonic and subdominant. It's a favorite of reggae, folk, and any genre where the harmony steps back to let the groove drive.

Playing in the key of B

B major is a barre-chord key — every primary chord (B, E, F#) requires a barre. Most guitarists play songs in B by capoing up and using easier open shapes from a nearby key.

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Learn to play Subdivisions by Rush on guitar. It sits in the key of B and uses the I-IV progression with the chords B E.